Echinacea SUNNY DAYS ‘Lemon’

About

Echinacea SUNNY DAYS ‘Lemon’ is a Coneflower variety with double, lemon-yellow flowers and a compact, upright habit. Here is a detailed description:

🌸 Flower colour:

• The flowers are a bright lemon-yellow colour with a slightly creamy tint.
• The colour is permanent and intense throughout the flowering period and does not fade in the sun.

🌼 Flower structure:

• Full (double) inflorescences with numerous layers of lingual petals, creating a showy, pompom-like appearance.
• The petals are slightly pendulous, radially arranged, and the cone is usually hidden under layers of petals.
• The diameter of the flowers is approximately 8-10 cm.
• Flowering lasts from June to September, providing a long-lasting decorative effect.

🌿 Plant habit:

• A plant with an erect, clumped habit and strong branching.
• It reaches a height of approx. 55–75 cm  and a similar width.
• The stems are stiff, supporting the weight of the flowers well, and the dark green leaves form a dense, decorative base.
• It is characterised by its fast growth rate and ‘mounding’ shape, perfect for flowerbeds and containers.

Requirements:

Conflowers are relatively easy plants to grow. They prefer a sunny position and the soil should be well-drained, humus and moist. The plants tolerate a wide range of soil pH, but grow best in soils with a pH close to neutral. They require a moderate amount of moisture, but do not tolerate excess water.

Characteristics:

Coneflowers are distinguished by their effective appearance, making them an excellent addition to flower gardens, flowerbeds and naturalistic gardens. Their flowers attract a range of pollinating insects, including bees and butterflies, adding life to the garden. Echinacea flowers can be cut and used in bouquets, adding to their versatility in garden space design. In addition, coneflowers are known for their medicinal properties.

Usage:

Coneflowers are widely used in horticulture and medicine. In addition to their ornamental qualities, they are known for their immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effects. Echinacea raw material (mainly flowers and leaves) is used in the production of dietary supplements, teas and ointments. In addition, echinacea is also used in herbal therapy, e.g. for the treatment of wounds and skin irritations.

Why plant coneflowers in your garden?

• Easy to grow: Coneflowers are undemanding and adapt to different soil conditions.
• They bloom for a long time: Echinacea flowers bloom from summer to autumn, allowing you to enjoy their beauty for a longer period.
• Attract insects: These plants encourage beneficial insects to visit, which supports the ecosystem in the garden.
• Health-enhancing properties: Their health properties can support the body's natural immunity.
• Aesthetics: Hedgehogs add colour and charm to the garden, bringing natural beauty to every corner.

In summary, coneflowers are not only attractive ornamental plants, but also valuable herbs that are worth planting in any garden.